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Handmade greek alabaster statue of Poseidon, the god of sea, holding his trident. A lovely decorative greek art gift. Shop Section : Alabaster Statues https://www.etsy.com/shop/Souvenirsfromgreece?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=32537955 ● Condition : Brand New ● Ηeight : 16 cm - 6.3 in ● Width : 6 cm - 2.36 in ● Depth : 6 cm - 2.36 in ● Weight : 200 gr - 0.44 lb ● Material : Alabaster (handmade) ● Professional packing ● Free Tracking Number Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympian deities in classical Greek & Roman religion. His Roman equivalent is Neptune. Poseidon was associated with the sea, storms, earthquakes & horses & was the protector of seafarers, & of many Hellenic cities & colonies. in Greek art Poseidon is usually portrayed on his chariot, that was pulled by a hippocampus or horses that could ride on the sea or dolphins, holding a three-pronged fish spears (tridents). According to the Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the second son of the Titan Cronus & Gaia, brother of Zeus & Hades. After the defeat of his father, Cronus, the world, apart from the earth & Mount Olympus, was divided in his three sons: Zeus was given the sky, Hades the underworld & Poseidon the sea. One of the most famous myths about Poseidon is that one of the mythical battle between him & Athena, the goddess of wisdom, over patronage of the city of Athens. Athena won the battle & became the protectress of the city, which was named after her. After the fight, Poseidon sent a monstrous flood to the Attic Plain, to punish the Athenians for not choosing him his trident. Please notice that any differences of colour, form & painting between the images & the products received are due to the fact that the items are 100% handmade. Click here for more greek art & souvenirs from Greece https://www.etsy.com/shop/Souvenirsfromgreece Poseidon Statue, Neptune, Holding His Trident, Ancient Greek & Roman God Of Sea, Handmade Alabaster Sculpture, Mythology, 16 cm-6.3''
